Vegan Options cuisine: the best places to taste it in Colchester

134 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Ask Italian
76/100 (1559 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Gnocchi with Nutella
Bruschetta
Purple Basil Pesto Genovese w CHX
Beers
Cheesecake
Childrens Piza
Kids Pizza with Pepperoni and Chicken
Lasagne
Prawns
Calamari
Tagliatelle
Bruschetta
Cheesecakes
Calzone
Lasagne
Puddings
Stuffed Mushrooms
Carbonara
Cake
Babycino
Tagliatelle
Sea Bass
Pasta
Tomato Sauce
Fried
Salad
Calamari
Mozzarella Caprese
Bruschette
Risotto
Cheese Fonduta
Pesto
Calamares
Cheese Cake Slice
Fish
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"Friendly staff, delicious food, very helpful with dairy and gluten..."
Sophie Pemberton
"Second visit (june 2023). The beautiful waitress isn't sadly there anymore. The food though is still very good. First visit (may 2022). Very good..."
Patrick Van calck
"Great experience. From the outset the service was explemary. So friendly and welcoming. The food choices were good with options for vegans. The..."
Guy Ransley
"Great place to eat as a family. Food for the kids and the grownups was fantastic. The staff had patient of saints as my kids kept giving them..."
annie woodley
"Lunch was delicious (calzone and chicken with olives to start and mini dessert and coffee to end). Service was slow but fine as we were not in a..."
Sharon Crisp
"Absolutely fantastic food, service and atmosphere. We went here for a work team meal. There was 11 of us. We had vouchers and were paying the..."
Sally Barnes
"Great service and really nice food. The cheesecake was delicious. The roast lamb pizza was a bit too sweet for our liking, and the kids pasta dish..."
Rachel Ambrose
"Loved our late lunch. We called 10 minutes before and were able to get a table straight away. Plenty of room in here and a lovely decor. My little..."
Jana O'Loughlin
"I can easily say the best restaurant definitely in town! Great food, fresh ingredients, good prices and friendly..."
M G
"The staff here and the lovely décor really make the visit a lot nicer than most other Italian restaurant chains. The staff are friendly and helpful..."
N Forster
"Had an excellent date night here. Jack has been amazing very attentive and went above and beyond for us. :) Thank you..."
Grace Smith
"Went for a lunchtime meal and didn't need to eat again for the rest of the day. Good range of food choices on the menu. Mushroom starter was..."
Gavin Searley
"Great service and wonderful food. Good vegan choices. Reasonably..."
barnetguy
"Friendly efficient staff, delicious food. Price is medium range. Toilets could be better. Otherwise, a nice..."
Travelz And Tales (Travel & Lifestyle)
"From the minute we walked in the place, the food and service was absolutely amazing. Highly recommended to..."
Scott Morrison
"Food is nice, service was good lovely waitress, food served quickly. All round a good..."
Nicki Henderson
"Came to celebrate my 1 year anniversary with my boyfriend. Was the most beautiful building and the staff was so welcoming and friendly. The cocktails..."
Summer Boatman
White Hart Toby Carvery
White Hart Toby Carvery
76/100 (6203 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Sondaży Roust
prosecco
Cheesecake
Creamy Custard
Yorkshire pudding
Chocolate Brownie
Gammon and Turkey Wrap
Big Daddy Meal
Cheesecake
Roast Beef
Toasts
Sunday roast
Roast Beef
Puddings
Lamb
Cake
Pork
Sausage
croissant
Roast Dinner
Beef
Roast dinner
Roast Potatoes
Chimichurri
english breakfast
Yorkshire Pudding
Crumble
Irish coffee
Stuffing
Salmon
Kids Brownie Sundae
Mochi
Kids BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Brilliant breakfast. I was anxious as it was 10.40am but Ty ensured everything was available for us. His warm and friendly manner put me at ease and..."
Shelley Kenton-Irvine
"Our 2nd visit to this cavary, been to others and we've really enjoyed this one in Colchester. We've Just finished our meal, Food was delicious, so..."
Mel Neill
"It was quite busy and although we had booked, we had to wait about 15minutes but this wasn’t a problem. There was a long queue for the carvery but..."
Gail Chapman
"Been here for both Breakfast & Dinner. Breakfast was delicious, everything you need only nuance is the unlimited coffee I’d prefer a machine rather..."
kinsalelou
"As carvery restaurants go, my Sunday roast was superb value for money, a plesent atmosphere and helpful staff. My booking was for 1pm and although..."
Richard “Tricky” Carder
"The service from Kieran was excellent and we received a warm welcome when we entered the restaurant. Food was delicious, but the roast potatoes were..."
Paul Sherrington
"I was surprised since my last recent visit the price seems to have shot up! I thought a couple of weeks ago it was £8.50 a head ~ I believe now it..."
David Fletcher
"We came for the lunch time calvery for my daughters birthday. Definitely the better time of day to go. The food was fresh loads of choice and portion..."
Sammy Ulla
"Visited Colchester Toby Carvery this afternoon, food was absolutely amazing, there was not one thing on my plate which wasn’t enjoyed, roast..."
Cheryl Webb
"Great place, good pub style atmosphere, friendly staff and good..."
Iain B
"Booked table, polite welcome, good choice of meats and vegetables. Drinks waiting on table when we returned from serving. Check in by staff mid..."
Jayne S
Pizza Express
Pizza Express
75/100 (26392 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Hoisin Duck Romana Pizza with Mushrooms Instead of Red Onions
Chocolate Fondant
Brownie
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Calzone
Calzone Nduja
Cheesecakes
Cake
Baked Garlic Mushroom
Lasagne
Carbonara Romana
Ice Cream
Dough Balls with Garlic Butter
Chicken Wings
BBQ Burnt Ends Pizza
Pizza Pale
Bruschette
Cheesecake
Margherita Pizza
Pesto
Bolognese
Wine
Pasta
Fiorentina Spinach Egg Mozzarella Tomato Garlic Oil and Black Olives with Gran Milano Cheese
Beer
Salad
American Jack
Garlic Mushrooms with Goats Cheese
Cheesecake
Flatbread with Houmous
Garlic Prawn with Chicken & Mushrooms Pizza
Lasagna Clássica
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Lovely meal here - adult and three children. We were in such a rush as we had another engagement to get to, and the waiter was just so accommodating..."
Joanna Brunt
"The food was nice, but more than that, the staff were so lovely and willing to go above and beyond - I was given an extra scoop of ice cream and..."
Lady Tottington
"Really nice Pizza Express and always had a great service here. Special shout out to Liam who served us on the 17th June 2023, really friendly and..."
Nick Macfarlane
"My daughter and I popped in for a little impromptu lunch whilst passing through Colchester. The food was hot and tasty and served by the super..."
Michelle Spalding
"Really good for a group booking with a lot of kids. The kids menu is really brilliant especially for lunchtime. As a big group we ordered lots of..."
Georgina Childs
"Fantastic meal! We are regular diners and must say Lisa is an amazing waitress, attentive and..."
cassie robinson
"UPDATE: Popped in for lunch last week, it was a quite Thursday afternoon. We were the only seated table during our visit, however there appeared to..."
Star Nold
"The staff is amazing and professional. You can have very tasty food. The place looks better after..."
Marianne
"I had an exceptional dining experience at Pizza Express thanks to our waitress, Julia. Her warm and attentive service elevated the evening. Julia’s..."
Veronica Bethell
"I had never previously dined here, it was my friends birthday so thought we’d give it a go. We were really pleasantly surprised by both food and..."
finley briggs
Peking Palace
Peking Palace
75/100 (1963 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Chinese
Chinese
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Variety of Chinese Dishes
Lemon Chicken
Cantonese
Chinese
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"By far the best Chinese takeaway in Colchester. Always very friendly and polite on the phone, quick for collection and will always try their best for..."
John Simpson
"Wow! 5 dishes each more exquisite than the next! The lovely Chinese woman who served us was just as sweet and lovely as the food! The kung pao..."
fleming140
"Best takeaway we have found in the area. We couldn't believe how busy it was. Can also get delivered to local villages which I a massive bonus...."
Jane Coster
"First time we have used the Peking Palace... and wont be the last. Food was delivered piping hot, the taste and quality was the best we have had in..."
Chris Cannock
"Fantastic food, really tasty. Good size portions, and still one of the cheaper take away restaurants..."
Stuart Wilcox
"Been having take out meals from Peking place Chinese restaurant for many years now, ( tried other local ones from near to town ) it is the best one..."
SSgt ReaPer
"Food always amazing, staff friendly. You may have to wait, but it will be worth..."
Paula Churchman
"Good food ,very good services well worth a visit , dont like they dont take card always feels a bit dodgy to..."
Justin Nicholson
"This cash only takeaway does offer delivery. Food is fresh and tasty. In my experience waiting times can be up to an hour but worth it for fresh..."
Sophie G
"The best Chinese takeaway in Colchester and anywhere, for my money. I've been buying Kung po chicken and special fried rice for over twenty years and..."
Joshua Doyle
"Fantastic food delivered hot and very..."
Clive Marchant
"As someone who is travelling for work purposes I can honestly say I like to check out local places near to my hotel. I’m so glad I did on this..."
Stephen McCann
"Really nice..."
Tom Daley
"This place is top of my list for a good..."
Katie McDowell
"Had a lovely takeaway last night. Lovely food, great value and the delivery time was really good. Will definitely order..."
Rob Nunn
"had a lovely takeaway meal here for four. all cooked nice and hot. sesame toast was nice in fact they do a supreme starter which saves a lot of..."
rob riley
"We decided to have Chinese and decided we would order from Peking palace as we had ordered food in the past from there and had never been..."
Debbie Howell
Starbucks
Starbucks
75/100 (737 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Sit down
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Great coffee and excellent atmosphere. Staff always very polite and friendly. Good location..."
Julius Reed (Simple Ceaser)
"Really friendly and helpful staff. The drink I wanted to try isn’t available in decaf so they happily made me a decaf alternative which was so..."
Lauren Hicks
"I visit colchester regularly, so always try top pop in. The staff are always happy to help & very knowledgeable about the products they have on..."
Tnoc Staff
"Clean, friendly, till wasn’t working so the kind lady said i didn’t have to pay :), swift service, good..."
transportlovero
"Friendly staff and good service, I spent some time remotely working from here. My only issue is that the music was a little bit loud when I was in..."
GREAZE
"Went back for more coffee from a team that are always friendly and polite. Popped in for a couple of take away coffees and the young lady that..."
Marc Turner (NaughtyCard)
"Friendly happy staff, clean and welcoming..."
kathy Hutton
"Came here for a quick coffee and sandwich (and to get out of the rain). Quick and friendly service. Also nice to see that it was clean and tidy. They..."
David Starkie
"Had a lovely experience yesterday when I went into the store. All the staff were really friendly and I had a really nice latte with some hot food...."
Roxanne Reed
"All good had a caramel macchiato very nice this place can get very busy near college and..."
#Wayne KC
"Nice store. Lovely coffee. Reusable cups are really expensive..."
Jo Chinery
"Nice enough, and is a reasonably new Starbucks so modern. It wasn't that busy when I visited but there was still a fair bit of food in the floor that..."
Ian Burnett
Bengal Diner
Bengal Diner
75/100 (1146 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Halal
Indian
Indian
Asian
Bangladeshi
Vegetarian Friendly
Balti
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
After-hours
Drinks
Poppadoms
Beer
Naan
Gazpacho
Tikka Masala
Saffron
Tandoori Chicken
Garlic Nan
Bhaji
Chicken Tikka Sag
Chicken Biryani Chicken Pasanda
Gazpacho
Lamb
Salad
Tandoori Chicken
Fish
Naan Bread
Poppadoms
Curry
Naan
Korma
Prawns
Korma
Wine
Sit down
Indian
Full Bar
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"I really like the Bengal Diner, it's a bit of a trek for me from Wivenhoe but they thankfully deliver all the way out to us! :D The food is really..."
Chan Walrus
"Born in Birmingham, I was a regular visitor to the "Balti belt". After 15 years of living in Colchester I have a found a Chicken Tikka Masala that..."
Paul Mills
"Very highly recommended. Fresh delicious food. Will visit..."
Malgorzata Krol
"Lovely curry house. We have eaten in and had take away (collection) before. The food is excellent quality and I can't fault the service or..."
Chloe
"Stunning food as usual, lots of fuss made over the children and even asking if their meal was OK. Olga, our waitress is an absolute credit to them...."
rosie harwich
"I have eaten indian food for thirty years all over the world , my brother is married to an Indian woman. I had a special lamb tikka dakan and my..."
Simeon Day
"Highly recommend, best Indian ever and I have had a few! Excellent service, friendly, fast delivery, as Cheryl is always happy service with a smile,..."
Amy Hogg
"Absolutely brilliant. What an amazing memorable evening! So glad we went. Lovely venue, really nicely decorated, very comfortable seating , outside..."
darron welch
"Lovely staff, good quality food, all you can eat for £20 some nights. Recommended. Update June 2022, staff and food quality still high. Currently..."
Stillwe Rise
"Booked to see Blues Bros but they could not come due to Covid!! So they booked another singer which they told us after we sat down. He was ok better..."
Andrew
"We had another wonderful meal there last night. Have to say you can taste every ingredient in their dishes. Love this place and all the team. ..."
Martin Murphy
"Always order my takeaway curries from here. Best in Colchester in my opinion. Deliveries usually come way before the time specified. Food is usually..."
Dan R
"I am a regular visitor to the Bengal, everytime I walk through the door I receive VIP quality of the service. The staff cannot do enough for you. The..."
Ray Baker
"Had a valentines meal here and it has impressed me the food was good the atmosphere was very nice and staff polite also very good and timing they..."
Charlie Harris
"Went here recently, nothing was to much trouble and the food was excellent. The lamb pathia was probably the best I have had and the service was..."
Jake Squirrell
Loofer's Food & Coffee Place
Loofer's Food & Coffee Place
74/100 (1856 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Couscous Salad
Chicken Salad Wrap
Wrap Meal
Chiken Soup with Ciabatta
Burrito and Chicken
Cakes
Cake
Paninis
Sandwiches
Sweet Potato Fries
Latte
Greek salad
Strawberry
Pancakes
Sweet Potato
lassi
Pancakes with Maple Syrup
chicken burrito
Salad
Vegetarian Sausages
British
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Brilliant morning coffee and fresh Wrap. Food was delicious and fresh. 5 stars for mocha frappe and warp but 4 stars for potato wedges as it’s not..."
Thilini perera
"It's hard to find a proper stack of pancakes at a cafe for a reasonable price. Loofers pancakes were great! Good maple syrup and proper butter...."
Ian Flock
"Great cafe! The food and drinks tasted great and there’s a great atmosphere. Staff are really friendly and the whole cafe was really clean and tidy..."
Lisa
"Lovely friendly place. Smashing eggs Benedict and great veggie breakfast. I’d choose this place every time for a relaxing breakfast or..."
Mike Wolfman
"While the food and drinks are amazing the real gem of this place is the atmosphere and staff who make it a joy to come to every time. I only had to..."
Esther Spencer
"Lovely coffee and food. The staff are very welcoming. Would definitely..."
Louise Robinson
"I really enjoy going to this place to eat! So delicious wraps 😋😍 If you want to eat healthy and delicious and sit calmly - you should..."
Марта Габа
"Great place for coffee, they also have a good variety of all day food options, good for breakfast and lunch, all cooked to..."
Mike
"First time here (7/1/23). Lovely location and such delicious food and drink (at a reasonable price). Staff are lovely as well. Defiantly my new..."
Katie Pook
"My young daughter and I went here Sunday after swimming - She really wanted a milkshake and not only did they do milkshake, but it came with whipped..."
NAS
Princess Charlotte
Princess Charlotte
74/100 (7364 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegan Options
British
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Chicken and Chorizo Skewers
Salad
Puddings
Chicken Wings
Twix Sunday
Wings
Cake
Roast Chicken
Veggie Burger
Sirloin Steak
Risotto
Sausage
Sirloin Steak
Nachos
Salmon
Fried
Roast Dinner
Cakes
Roast Chicken
Coleslaw
Lamb
Fish and Chips
Jacket Potato
Fish
Chicken Wings
Cheesecake
Burger
Yorkshire Pudding
Fish and chips
Risotto
Fish & Chips
menu
Veggie Burger
Ribs
Whipped ice cream
Curry
Fish & chips
Prawn cocktail
Sea Bass
Sweet Potato
Beef
Beer
Nachos
New York Burger
Classic Cheese Burger
Pepsi Max
Roast Beef
Roast Beef
Apple Pie & Custard
Chicken platter
Sunday roast
Cheesecakes
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My partner and I decided that we were going to have an afternoon out and following a recommendation from a work colleague, decided to give this place..."
Nick Stevens
"First time visiting the restaurant, and we was all pleasantly surprised with the amazing service and food. We was served by a young lady who seemed..."
Jack Appleby
"We had an amazing meal tonight. The food was yummy and the service amazing. Can’t recommend it..."
Charlotte McVeigh
"Our first visit to this new pub. Very impressed polite staff,, spacious inside we had a table in the loung area which was nice and food was nicely..."
Pauline Akbal
"There was a large group of us who ate here last night. The staff all round from the waitress to the chef were very good. We had very quick service..."
Kelly Robinson
"First visit here. Lots of parking spaces, weekend may be different. The restaurant was lovely, staff friendly, polite and helpful. Waiting time..."
Marie Millar
"Nice and clean, dog and family friendly. Loved how the menu has a full calorie breakdown - would like to see more options for nutritional needs and..."
Rebecca Manship
"We had a fantastic 3 meat roast here today, the service was brilliant and our waitress Georgina was 1st class, we had a lovely dessert too, we will..."
Paul Meadows
"We went for our family Christmas meal here. The food was good. Tomato and basil soup was tasty but quite bitty however the beef and Mash was very..."
Holly J
"Great meal. 14 of us and the service was very good. Food was nice too.. except for my sister's chicken salad ... the chicken was shredded and looked..."
Karen Quilter
"I don't think I was expecting much from this restaurant however I was wrong. The food is is excellent and price wise very good. The waitress was..."
Ruth Mee
"Popped in for some low key lunch and wasn't disappointed! The building itself is quite large, with a lovely decor inside that mixes old with new in a..."
Jana O'Loughlin
"Great place,staff were lovely ,service was great 👍 food lovely especially the 3 meats roast..."
Shiobhan Giles
"Went there on a Friday night. Fantastic atmosphere due to it being nice and busy. Service was great, efficient and quick. The food was very good for..."
Ryan W
"Visited for the first time today for lunch with my husband and son. Didn’t book a table. The food was delicious and came quickly. Would highly..."
Holly Deering
"I visited with my daughter at lunchtime on one of the very hottest days of the year. Luckily the pub has air conditioning, It also has outdoor..."
Sharon S
"We went here for the first time today and both had the chicken roast and then apple pie for dessert which were both delicious. The service was..."
Jess Langford
"Great food, impeccable service. The atmosphere was good but very loud, so it made it difficult to hear people on the opposite side of the table. Food..."
Mark Penry
"There is a great new addition to this Friendly Pub. A small function room has been built by the side of the restaurant area. Ideal for a family..."
darron welch
"A fantastic visit after a long cold day at the zoo! I honestly can't fault them - the meals were all delicious, the waitress was very friendly (and..."
Carissa Tolmie
"Our waitress Georgina was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable about menu items. She really went the extra mile in delivering great service. I have..."
Jack R
"It was very nice, we were in a new add extention which was , light and bright with fabulous modern designs with leave patterns and nice..."
Hev S
Playhouse
Playhouse
73/100 (8754 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Vegan Options
Fast Food
British
Grill
Brew Pub
Bar
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Brew Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Guinness
Fish & Chips
Lemonade
jacket potato
Beef burger
Traditional Breakfast
Curry night
Curry
BBQ Pizza
Soft drink
Doombar
Pink Gin Tonic
Freshly Battered Fish and Chips
Eggs Benedict
Burger
Sirloin Steak
Hamburger
Lamb
Chicken Wings
Fish
Cheeseburger
Chicken tikka masala
Sausage
Beer
Salad
Fish & chips
Full english breakfast
Beans
Sit down
Bar
Grill
Fast food
British
Brew Pub
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Service was absolutely fantastic. This is probably one of the best Wetherspoon I have ever been to. Based in an old theatre, it's a lovely place to..."
Oliver Withers
"Wetherspoons located in Colchester. A bit difficult to find but definitely gonna have a wonderful experience. It's an old theatre made into a..."
FLOYD LEITAO
"Amazing place and a great use of an old theatre good service and friendly..."
alan roberts
"The best bar/pub I’ve ever been too. Staff are really friendly and efficient amazing atmosphere..."
Jamie Nightingale
"This may well be the most beautiful Wetherspoons I've ever been to. Once a theatre and now a bar/restaurant - the stage area, circle seating and all..."
T Geo
"Food great. We go for breakfast regularly (not tried evening menu yet) and very reasonable prices, very good service and refillable coffee. We love..."
Faye Sharman
"A pub that is still a theatre internally very cleverly done. Although busy quick service and food as normal good standard for what you..."
Dawn Lambert
"As per usual another building that has been brought to life and restored by Wetherspoon's. The food and drinks was as expected to a good standard, ..."
Carl Gorton Photography
"Another great repurposed old building, this was an old theatre. Caught it while a mini beer festival was on so plenty of..."
Jeff Lucas
"Great real ales , great staff. Stunning backdrop. All life is a..."
Neil Handley
"Very busy, long wait at the bar and for food. But good value as always & food was decent quality. A big pub that was perfect for our large..."
Lea Freeman
"If you know you know.. Good place, nice vibes, cheap food - drinks. The tables could use some cleaning 😆 Free refills on coffee, hot..."
C S
"Such a great pub, can’t beat the prices, staff are nice and friendly and atmosphere is great. Lovely decor. Definitely worth a..."
Stephen Brennan
Favoloso
Favoloso
71/100 (4287 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
European
Seafood
Seafood
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Italian
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Cake
Clams
Sorbet
Lasagne
Panna cotta
Duck
Seafood Risotto
Ice Cream
Brie
Calamari
Salisbury Steak
Pesto
Sea Bass
Risotto
Scallops with Bacon
Fish
Whitebait
Mussels
Baked Crab
Spaghetti carbonara
Veal
Calamares
Tiramisú
Sea Bass
Turbot
Calamari
Spaghetti Bolognese
Seafood Pasta
Fritto Misto
Mussel
Cheesecake
Skate Wing
Penne
Scallops and Lobster Tails
Cauliflower
Prawns
Duck Breast with Plum Sauce
Lobster
Whole Turbot
Pasta
Flavored Syrup
Salad
Tiramisu
Crayfish and Prawn Risotto
Penne
Crab
Puddings
Scallops
Sit down
Italian
Seafood
Mediterranean
European
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Lovely intimate little place. If you love fish and seafood then this is heaven. Broad menu with plenty to chose from. Went for crayfish risotto to..."
Nathan Jones
"Our 3rd time at Favoloso & it doesn’t disappoint!! Service is impeccable, the food is delicious, the decor has a very authentic feel & you’re..."
Julie Farrin
"Great family/couples evening out. Staff were friendly and very attentive. Food was delicious. Great recommendations for wine. Specials on the boards..."
Amanda Lynch
"Excellent food & service.... if your looking for fish dishes this is the place to go... Compliments to the chef �..."
Claire Farthing
"Excellent atmosphere. Friendly staff serving quality food superbly cooked and presented. Cannot fault the place. Definitely be..."
Gordon Fancey
"Had a superb meal with family and friends. Service was excellent and the food was delicious. Good sized portions lots of choice, we will revisit..."
Andrew Brydon
"Lovely food, cheap and generous lunch set menu � and really nice place. The cook is very kind. We will definitely come..."
Sabina Mickey Botwin
"Fantastic food, cooked by an amazing chef! friendly atmosphere would highly..."
Paul Jye Reynolds
"Beautiful garlic butter lobster & goats cheese ravioli cooked by the original chef of Francos. Hidden gem of Colchester. Best Italian I've..."
Alison Kendrick Bowers
"Absolutely loved it, comparable to Italy itself. Thank you very..."
Geoff Gray
"Best food, best service and great for family events. Have celebrated landmark birthdays for my son there and they were..."
Sarah Viner
"I love this restaurant, food and service is always wonderful. Went for dinner here last night for the first time in a few years and It didn't fail to..."
Zoe Westrup
"Came here for 20th Wedding Anniversary with my wife. Nice and cosy atmosphere, well presented food, good customer service. Everything went well...."
Oladapo Odeleye
"Came across this restaurant by chance last saturday and how lucky was we. The atmosphere was warm and friendly the staff was polite and helpful the..."
Kelly Stafford
"Wow, this place is absolutely excellent! The service was a little slow, but it seemed some of the staff were new, and it was a busy Saturday night so..."
Katrina
"Ristorante Favoloso is a brilliant place to take someone on a date. The atmosphere here is INCREDIBLE and the food is amazing! I was absolutely..."
Chan Walrus
"Absolutely gorgeous gem of a restaurant. If you're even considering going, go. Waitress was amazing. Food was superb (I haven't had scallops cooked..."
Jen Hymus
"Why have I waited so long to try this place! Agnes was our lovely waitress, the food was incredible. Calamari was the best I’ve ever had. Main sea..."
isabella sagnella
"Wow. Lived in Colchester for 5 years and no idea how I missed this gem. Great atmosphere and decor. Makes you feel like you are in the Med. Food was..."
Wiebo Grobler
"One of the best Italian restaurants in town. The food is delicious, the staff is extremely kind, and the atmosphere is..."
Joa A
"What a hidden gem. Fantastic food very tasty and authentic. Friendly staff, nice environment a bit pricey but willing to pay as food is..."
K W
"What a find! Right near the Mercury Theatre and ideal for a pre-show meal. We all had seafood and it was fabulous, scallops, king prawns, sea bass,..."
Julia Aves
"This restaurant is a true hidden gem in Colchester. Fantastic menu.... If you love your sea food, look no further. Definetly going back..."
Taz Khan
"5 easy stars from me, amazing tasty food, I had a dinner, was birthday one of my friends, freshly cooked food, everyone in group loved food, I..."
Ramzey PT
"Favoloso it was!!! A party of 14 of us decided to try this little jewel hidden in the middle of Colchester last Saturday evening and we were not..."
Lisa Lee
"Beautiful restaurant that is family run, delicious food and staff are super polite and friendly. Highly..."
Jade
"The best restaurant in Colchester for fish dishes. Lovely family run business. Hidden..."
Martyn Woodhouse
"Loved everything! The staff were great and helpful and the food was superb. I ordered duck breast with plum sauce and I just couldn't get enough of..."
Denise Yzobel Buenaventura
"Quite simply, great food but service slow and the boss needs to learn to..."
Chris Smith
"Loved this place for dinner. Had a nice chilled vibe while we were there. It was a midweek evening meal and probably about half full. Great service..."
Leon Langrish
Kings Arms
Kings Arms
71/100 (1203 ratings)
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"Great dog friendly pub, with excellent food, the staff were excellent attentive and helpful, the pub quiz on the Tuesday was great fun and very well..."
Tony Jones
"Nice little bar with a large sloped seating area out the..."
Jeff Lucas
"I’ve been to the kings arms a couple times now both for drinks and also for food. The staff are very welcoming and always take the time to..."
James Sterriker
"When planning an overnight stay between jobs I found this little gem of a place on booking dot com. Firstly the room, i stayed in no.7, part of the..."
Pete Martin
"Very friendly and good service, food nice and warm..."
L P
"Great place for drinks with friends especially on a hot sunny day with their large beer garden. Staff are always friendly. Only ever been when this..."
Scott Bird
"Had a great time here late Friday afternoon. The two guys serving were so efficient and welcoming. We sat outside in the courtyard. Certainly..."
darron welch
"The pub garden is amazing, best in the area. Ordered 5 small plates and they were delicious! Looking forward to my next..."
Craig Marriner
"We popped in for a late lunch and were not disappointed. We had veggie chicken wings, Korean burger and hunter's chicken. All very tasty, happy with..."
Jana O'Loughlin
"Hadn't been there for over 10 years,very glad I did. Refurb is excellent, the garden seating has been hugely expanded and done..."
Alasdair Barclay
"Lovely staff, a great beer choice, amazing cheese toasties and the best pub garden in Colchester. It does get busy on sunny days but if you download..."
K R
"Brilliant afternoon with Souled out. Great music and good food. Lots of fun for a Bank..."
Susan Hayward
"My ‘local’ in Colchester. Friendly, welcoming staff and great choice of beers and food. Get there early for a table in the beer garden on sunny..."
Chris Gillam
"Great atmosphere,fantastic food and amazing service. Can't wait to come..."
Laura Stevens
"Beautiful pub and one of the best beer gardens, grate live music, food decent and we all love a drink so no..."
Anton Candee
Mimosa
Mimosa
70/100 (5558 ratings)
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"Been here at the recommendation of a friend, the food was good,had taste which is important, the waiting time was good, atmosphere was nice even if..."
Tzutzu Tzutzu
"I've eaten here a handful of time and it has been pretty average. I get the feeling there is a high turnover of young staff. However, I have also..."
VS
"Lovely breakfast . Quiet and shady outside. Lovely staff The only downside is the pre added service charge that we didn't..."
Lyndy Welham
"Great place for breakfast. Very relaxed and not busy and the cooked breakfast was huge! Gareth was very friendly and..."
Denise Black
"Third time I’ve eaten here this year, always midweek as I work locally for my business. The food has always been really good with good ingredients...."
Chris Muscroft
"This was our first visit and pretty much everything was great. The food was fantastic, the oysters were the best we ever had, loved the desserts,..."
Katarzyna Antonczak-Hammond
"Friendly, relaxed welcome. Extremely polite and helpful staff throughout. When we were asked if the food was to our liking, because I stated mine was..."
Carol Weldon
"Great restaurant with an incredible atmosphere. The decor is amazing, food quality top notch and the staff were wonderful. It's not a cheap night out..."
Stuart Mcclean
"Went here last night with my partner Lucy. Really enjoyed the food and would definitely recommend eating here. Food: Absolutely delicious. We both..."
George H
"The food was lovely but I have to say the waiter Gareth was even better. It’s so refreshing to be served food by someone who goes above and beyond..."
Lauren Ettritch
"Lovely late lunch/ early dinner at Mimosa. The burgers were great as were the drinks. We sat in a nice shady spot in the garden and our waitress..."
Eugenia Jackson
"Absolutely amazing find, the Sunday roast was spectacular, a large portion, exceptional quality and fabulous taste ans flavours. The serving team..."
Rajvinder Chana
"We eat out at a lot and hands down, this was the absolute best roast beef I've had out - ever. My photo really doesn't do the meal justice in any..."
Geri Allen
"Went to this lovely restaurant to celebrate my birthday with family. The service was absolutely perfect , very profesional and friendly .The lady..."
Saulius Puklevicius
Dog And Pheasant
Dog And Pheasant
70/100 (2129 ratings)
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Greeneking IPA
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"Popped in today for an evening meal, have to say the food was excellent and the staff incredibly friendly, thank you Terry, This and the whole of..."
Alisdair Thompson
"We came out for a girls' lunch, had a lovely lunch, lots of laughs. The food was great, salmon cooked, great. Mexican pasta is lovely. Sticky toffee..."
Emma Burton
"Big portions . Had sharing platter to start. Mixed grill and then shared the massive icecream sundae. Food was tasty and hot (apart from the ice..."
Richard Ford
"Although they were getting ready to shut for a refurbishment, the staff were very helpful and pointed out that somethings on the menu would be..."
Tracey Bowers
"Absolutely love coming here either with the family or on a night out. The staff are always so friendly and helpful and try so hard to accommodate..."
Emma Wakefield
"Very good atmosphere very family friendly. Staff helpful and polite. Food hot, fresh, and tasty really impressed will definitely return its a 9 from..."
Fat lad reviews
"This pub has taken on new management. My post is accurate as of the time of writing (February 2023) as are the pics. So let's go! The Dog and..."
Kharaun “Ntangbl” Campbell
"We visit the Dog & Pheasant every few months on a friday for their BOGOF burger deal. We usually get 2 Quadzilla "challenge" burgers and stuff our..."
Elliot Borroff
"Booked online for 5 but there were a few tables available and staff were friendly and happy for us to sit anywhere, came on a Saturday evening so..."
Andy Scully
"What a great family friendly pub. We went as a large family for a birthday celebration. They could easily accommodate us as it is a large pub with a..."
Alison Hurst
Balkerne Gate Table Table
Balkerne Gate Table Table
70/100 (3537 ratings)
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Trio of Lies Sorry Pies
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"I have been to your restaurant for the first time this evening . Not only is your bar staff ( I believe her name is Taylor ) very courteous and..."
Gary Purser
"Went for lunch with a friend didn't book but was shown straight to a table.. staff were helpful and friendly and accommodating.. there were a few..."
Sue 'Fraggles' Dellow
"Be arrived about 1:30 Saturday afternoon. Ordered coffee. Then we ordered some drinks and then we ordered food. Coffee came out then we ordered..."
harry farrow
"Nice food . Lovely atmosphere. Great music playing..."
Richard Ford
"Really lovely. Clean, welcoming great food and drinks at good prices. Staff friendly and helpful. Excellent thank..."
Lynn Ripley
"I popped into this pub for lunch whilst my car was being serviced at a nearby dealer. Excellent service from the staff, extremely attentive and well..."
Ashley Tapping
"Servicing the Premier Inn it is adjacent to, the Balkerne is a busy pub with lots of workers using the place. The menu reflects the changing times..."
Dave Jones
"brilliant roast turkey was a bit crewy though but it was..."
philip iron
"Overall nice meal, not busy for a Saturday and had about three different waitresses but they were nice enough. Had the mixed grill and steak was..."
Bradley McDowell
"Better than the Bowling Green at Weeley where the carpet is filthy. More wood at Balkerne Gate. Service a bit slow. Had to wait longer for one member..."
Gill Chinery
"Polite staff and a clean and comfortable dining experience. Food was nothing special - just the average 'pub grub' so have rated it 5 stars as wasn't..."
Aiden Walsh
"Food was lovely service and atmosphere good as well and not..."
Barry Ockendon
"I had a dinner here with family, looking for somewhere quiet and some choices. It's not especially special, but did provide some options for vegans...."
Andrew Austin
"Food was lovely, staff were very friendly and atmosphere was..."
Karam Amarshi
"Visited for tea whilst staying at the Premier Inn next door. Friendly welcome, quick service and piping hot food. Great price too. Would definitely..."
Sarah Walker
"We enjoyed a mid afternoon sharing platter this afternoon. Service a bit slower than usual, used plates needed clearing away, suggesting staff a bit..."
Ann Hutchings
"Firstly, the wings are incredible. Proper home made mother's here. Get them with the sauce on the side... You know what? I was going to knock a star..."
Mart Brown